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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 639.84, 959.60 and 183.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 639.84, 959.60 and 183.84 is: 275.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    639.84 : 959.60 = 183.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    639.84/959.60 = 183.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    639.84x = 959.60 × 183.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    639.84x = 176,412.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 176,412.86/639.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 275.71

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